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Qatar airways announces flights to Red Sea

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Qatar Airways has confirmed the launch of a new route to the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia, with service set to begin on October 21, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly flights to t... Read More


IHG expands Garner brand to Southeast Asia

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of its Garner brand in Southeast Asia, with Garner Hotel Pattaya Central set to open later this year on Thailand's east coast. This mark... Read More


US to double ESTA fee for Europeans

Dhaka, Sept. 8 -- Nationals from 41 countries - including all EU member states - are required to apply for the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) when visiting the US for up to 90 days.... Read More


Ryanair criticizes EU over air traffic control disruptions

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- On 3 September 2025, budget carrier Ryanair issued a statement holding the European Commission and national governments responsible for widespread flight delays affecting millions of... Read More


Dubai introduces biometric 'Red Carpet' for travelers

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- Dubai international airport, the world's busiest hub for international passengers, has unveiled the first-ever AI-powered 'Red Carpet' corridor - a groundbreaking system that lets tr... Read More


IndiGo Abu Dhabi flight returns to Kochi after technical snag

Dhaka, Sept. 7 -- An Abu Dhabi-bound IndiGo flight returned to Kochi early on Saturday (September 6) due to a technical snag after being airborne for over two hours, the flight operator said. The fli... Read More


China offers 1-year visa-free travel to Russian citizens

Dhaka, Sept. 4 -- China announced on Tuesday (September 3) that it would grant a visa exemption to Russian citizens holding ordinary passports for stays of up to 30 days, effective from September 15, ... Read More


Gulf air announces new direct route to New York

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, will launch its first transatlantic route with a direct Bahrain-New York service starting 1 October 2025. The landmark move positions Bahr... Read More


New Delhi named routes Asia 2027 host

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- New Delhi has been announced as the host city for the 23rd edition of Routes Asia, the leading air service development forum for the Asia-Pacific region. The event will be hosted by... Read More


Foreigners must carry passports in Bali

Dhaka, Sept. 2 -- Foreign visitors to Bali are now required to carry their passports at all times as Indonesian immigration authorities increase random spot checks across the island. This measure fol... Read More